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What You Should and Shouldn’t Be Putting In The Recycle Bin
While we should all be aiming for a ‘zero waste’ home, the way that we use our home recycle bins has a large contribution to our impact on the planet. Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions about recycling, and this leads to a decrease in the efficiency of our national recycle effort….
Marquette County Solid Waste Management Authority – It Pays to Recycle
Brad Austin, director of the Marquette County Solid Waste Management Authority, stands beside the recycled stream of sorted plastic material at the landfill’s recycling facility. SANDS TOWNSHIP — A new residential recycling incentive program in Marquette County aims to increase recycling participation rates by rewarding model recyclers. The Marquette County…
National Waste & Recycling Association
What happens to your recyclables when you put it in the bin? We’ve broken the process down for you.
Horry County Schools celebrated America Recycles Day
Horry County, S.C. (WPDE) — On Wednesday, Horry County Solid Waste Authority and Horry County Schools celebrated America Recycles Day. As part of an ongoing project, staff and children in eligible school cafeterias are throwing unwanted food and scraps in composting bins. Last year, the district was able to convert…
Athens-Clarke County hosting America Recycles Week
The Athens-Clarke County Recycling Division is bringing a part of America Recycles Week to the Athens area, hosting a series of events throughout the county Nov. 12-17. The week started off with a Fix-It Clinic on Nov. 12 at the Center for Hard to Recycle Materials, which invited people to…
Ways to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle Your Plastic Containers
How much of an impact can you have on the environment? Isn’t recycling and saving energy something that only adults can do? You might be surprised to learn that you can play a huge role in making a real difference. There are things that you can do at home, at…
Plastic pollution from the ocean is being used to make designer sunglasses
Off the coast of Catalonia, an intriguing experiment in the circular economy is taking place. Dozens of fishing vessels are heading out to sea and bringing back tonnes of plastic waste alongside their usual haul. The plastic is then used as the raw material to make recycled designer sunglasses for…
Tesla’s always in a mind set to Recycle
Tesla’s unveiling of its mass market Model 3 sparked a global interest in making electric vehicles the next big thing in automobile manufacturing. But can the category’s green agenda keep up with its metal and recycling needs? The concept of bunking the traditional engine for a non-gas guzzling counterpart has been…
Question: How Much Does One Gallon of Motor Oil Pollute?
The answer? Up to one million gallons of water. Isn’t that disturbing? We think so. Learn how you can responsibly dispose of motor oil and paints this month. Both paint and oil can be recycled at hazardous waste disposal centers. Household paints and automotive oils are considered Household Hazardous Waste by…
How to recycle old Samsung mobiles and save pics/data?
First off, you cannot use Nokia phones to transfer photos. Anything above the Samsung Galaxy S3 will work for the Samsung method. If you are gonna get another or new Samsung phone, try the Samsung Data Transfer tool. If you are getting a S8, or Note8, they have the app…
Start Your Recycling Journey Today!
Ready to make a difference? Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned recycler, we’re here to support your journey toward a greener future. Explore our resources, learn about best practices, and find out how you can reduce, reuse, and recycle with ease.